Software Engineer I

Job ID 10110138 Location Santa Monica, California, United States / San Francisco, California, United States / New York, New York, United States / Seattle, Washington, United States Business Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology Date posted Feb. 05, 2025

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Job Summary:

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology

On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we’re reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world’s most beloved stories while also redefining Disney’s media business for the future. Whether that’s evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to improve flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disney’s unmatched entertainment and sports content, every day is a moment to make a difference to partners and to hundreds of millions of people around the world.

A few reasons why we think you’d love working for Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology

Building the future of Disney’s media business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power Disney’s media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.
Reach & Scale: The products and platforms this group builds and operates delight millions of consumers every minute of every day – from Disney+ and Hulu, to ABC News and Entertainment, to ESPN and ESPN+, and much more.
Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news.

About the Role & Team

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team, focusing on building and maintaining our data infrastructure. You will be developing and implementing software solutions to automate, enhance, and support our data platform, primarily leveraging Snowflake and cloud technologies. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your skills in software engineering, cloud data platforms, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and automation, while contributing to a robust, scalable, and secure data ecosystem.

What You Will Do

Develop and maintain software solutions using Python to automate and enhance the management of the Snowflake data platform, including user access, permissions, and resource utilization
Build and improve integrations between Snowflake and other systems using Python, APIs, and Snowflake connectors, focusing on robustness and maintainability.
Contribute to the implementation and management of infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using Terraform, focusing on automating the deployment and scaling of data infrastructure components.
Collaborate with the team to design and implement data models, applying software engineering principles to ensure database schema design is scalable and maintainable.
Develop and maintain software components that enforce data security and compliance with organizational policies, integrating with existing security infrastructure

Required Qualifications & Skills

Basic understanding of database technology, including relational databases and SQL
Hands-on experience with Python for scripting and automation
Exposure to Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools, especially Terraform
Understanding of data warehousing concepts and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to learn new technologies quickly
Effective communication skills and a team-oriented attitude.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with Git for version control
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with Snowflake, including its architecture and key features
Master’s Degree in Computer Science
Professional programming and design experience preferred

Education

Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field or equivalent work experience

Additional Information

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The hiring range for this position in Santa Monica, CA is $95,300 to $127,800 per year, in San Francisco, CA is $104,400 to $140,000 per year, in Seattle, WA is $99,900 to $133,900 per year, and in New York, NY is $99,900 to $133,900 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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About Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology:

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Technology (DE&E Technology) provides the technological backbone and product development for Disney’s two media business units, while helping to keep the company at the vanguard of innovation – enabling the Company to continuously leverage technology to enhance storytelling and creativity, while delivering scalability, flexibility, and efficiency for its businesses.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Hulu, LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology.

Hulu, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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